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YOUTH RECOVERY COMMUNITY ORGANIZATION TOOLKIT
Funding for this toolkit was made possible by the New York State Office of Addiction Services and Supports (OASAS), the Research Foundation for Mental Hygiene, Inc., and the Federal Substance Abuse and Mental Health
Services Administration (SAMHSA) H79 TI081718-01
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Table of ContentsIntroduction
Youth Voices Matter-New York ....................................................................................................................................... Pg 2What is a Young Person in Recovery? ......................................................................................................................... Pg 2What is a YRCO? .................................................................................................................................................................... Pg 3Introduction to Creating a YRCO ..................................................................................................................................... Pg 4
Youth Recovery Community Organizations (YRCOs)YRCO Core Principles ........................................................................................................................................................... Pg 5YRCO Core Strategies ................................................................................................................................................... Pgs 6-8What is the Value of Forming a YRCO? ....................................................................................................................... Pg 9
AssessmentHow to Create a YRCO ...................................................................................................................................................... Pg 10 Key Standards to Building a YRCO ..............................................................................................................................Pg 11How to Identify the Recovery Community .................................................................................................................Pg 12Connecting with Recovery Community Allies & Partners .................................................................................Pg 12
Social MediaWhy Use Social Media? .................................................................................................................................................... Pg 13Important Things to Remember When Using Social Media ...........................................................................Pg 13
Identifying your YRCOMission, Vision, Goals, & Objectives ............................................................................................................................Pg 14Branding ................................................................................................................................................................................... Pg 15
Group Name & LogoRecruiting & Maintaining Members ...........................................................................................................................Pg 16
FundraisingFundraising & Grant Opportunities ................................................................................................................... Pgs 17-18Data & Evaluation of YRCOs ........................................................................................................................................... Pg 19
Training & Education.................................................................................................................................................... Pg 20
Policy & Advocacy ........................................................................................................................................................... Pg 21
AppendixA1: YRCO Readiness Assessment Tool .......................................................................................................... Pgs 22-23A2: YRCO Partner Inventory Form ..............................................................................................................................Pg 24A3: Sample Meeting Agenda ......................................................................................................................................... Pg 25 A4: Sample Event Flyer ..................................................................................................................................................... Pg 26A5: Sample Mission & Vision Statement .................................................................................................................Pg 27A6: Sample Policy Statement ........................................................................................................................................Pg 28A7: Sample Sign-In Sheet ................................................................................................................................................. Pg 29A8: Sample Survey .............................................................................................................................................................. Pg 30A9: Sample Meeting Summary .....................................................................................................................................Pg 31A10: Tips for Organizing a Successful Meeting ....................................................................................................Pg 32A11: Meeting Planning Task List..................................................................................................................................Pg 33A12: Tips for Organizing a Successful Event ..........................................................................................................Pg 34A13: How to Create a Pop-Up Event ..........................................................................................................................Pg 35A14: Sample Event Summary ........................................................................................................................................ Pg 36A15: Resources ......................................................................................................................................................... Pgs 37-43A16: References .................................................................................................................................................................. Pg 44
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Youth Voices Matter-New YorkEstablished in 2017 as an ancillary of Friends of Recovery-New York,
Youth Voices Matter-NY is a Youth Recovery Community Organization
(YRCO) made up of a collective of diverse youth and young adults in
recovery, as well as members and allies from across the state. YVM-NY
encourages multiple pathways to recovery and provides support to youth
and young adults in finding and developing their personalized recovery
process. YVM-NY is sensitive of the needs as well as the barriers to
recovery that young people face on a daily basis.
Our mission is to empower and inspire youth and young adults in
communities across NYS to create, develop, and collaboratively establish
Youth Recovery Community Organizations while supporting and
contributing to the growth of each individual’s recovery process.
Through the establishment of YRCOs, youth and young adults across NYS
will be provided the foundation needed to be able to use their voice to
advocate and educate others while growing in their own recovery process.
Youth Voices Matter-NY believes that every young person has the right to
recover and deserves to have the community resources and access to
assistance to do so.
What is a Young Person in Recovery?The Youth Recovery Community consists of individuals who embrace all
pathways toward recovery. No single individual or organization represents
this community. YRCOs should represent various sectors of the Youth
Recovery Community to ensure a diverse recovery partnership.
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What is a Youth Recovery Community Organization?• A Youth Recovery Community Organization (YRCO) is a group of
youth and young adults in local communities across New York
State creating and sharing recovery.
• Young people are living and demonstrating recovery through
various different pathways.
• Positive peer relationships and recovery support networking
are the foundations of YRCOs.
Examples may include hosting fun, youth and young adult
driven activities (see How to Create a Pop-Up Event, page 35)
and offering support within local communities by spreading
recovery awareness.
Youth Recovery Community Organizations(YRCOs)
Youth Recovery Community Organizations are primarily focused on four main strategies:1. Education: We educate the public about
recovery and demonstrate that it is possible to
recover, no matter how old you are.
2. Advocacy: We advocate on behalf of the entire
youth recovery community in New York State. By
addressing the needs of youth and young adults,
we strive to make the changes in the system to
provide an enduring solution.
3. Peer Recovery Support: We strive to provide
and develop peer recovery supports to youth and
young adults in local communities.
4. Provide Appropriate Resources and Supports:
By connecting youth and young adults to
organizations within their communities, we bridge
the gap so youth and young adults may find their
individualized recovery paths. Resources and
supports that young people need will vary from
area to area.
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If you are new to the recovery movement, the YRCO
Toolkit is written for youth, individuals, family
members, friends and other allies of those impacted
by addiction who want to engage community and
organizations in the movement. The YRCO Toolkit is
useful for advocacy, as well as addressing social and
public health issues.
The youth recovery movement seeks to erase the
shame and stigma associated with addiction and
recovery and get individuals, families, and
communities involved to obtain the resources and
supports needed to sustain recovery. Youth Voices
Matter-NY is committed to organizing, advocating,
inspiring and empowering youth, individuals, families
and communities that are a part of the recovery
movement across NYS.
YOUTH RECOVERY COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS
(YRCOs) help bridge the gap between treatment and
the community and provide a foundation to build
healthy and successful lives in long-term recovery.
YRCOs also increase the visibility and influence in the
community through the utilization the YRCOs core
strategies
A YRCO provides a structure and function for
individuals, family members, friends and other allies of
the recovery community to work together to address
issues and concerns that are important to the
recovery community. An ally is a person who supports
and assists in the ongoing effort, activity, or struggles
of a group’s purpose. Creating a YRCO does offer
extraordinary benefits, but it requires time and
patience, and can, at times be challenging. A guiding
tradition should always be “principles before
personalities.”
Introduction to Creating a Youth Recovery Community Organization
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YRCOs(Youth Recovery Community Organizations)
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Multiple PathwaysAccording to NYS OASAS, “Recovery is an intensely personal experience that is hard to define in a general
way. There are multiple pathways to recovery including: treatment, faith/spirituality, natural, criminal justice
interventions, support from individuals, and/or family, mutual assistance groups and recovery
community centers” (OASAS, 2019). YRCOs respect and accept all
pathways to recovery.
Authentic VoiceAll Youth Recovery Community
Organization members and allies will respect and accept the voices of all people involved in recovery.
Shared RecoverySAMHSA has developed a working
definition of recovery that is, “Recovery is a process of change
through which people improve their health and wellness, live self-
directed lives, and strive to reach their full potential.” (SAMHSA,
2019) YRCOs support and share each person’s recovery process.
Anyone In, Impacted By, and Who Supports Recovery
Individuals eligible for YRCO membership are in recovery, have been impacted by addiction, and/
or support recovery.
The Core Principles of a Youth Recovery Community Organization
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Public Education & AwarenessOne of the main purposes of a Youth Recovery Community Organization is to end
the negative perception of young people who struggle with addiction, especially
those seeking and sustaining recovery. As a group we try to bring in allies and
educate parents, siblings, friends, other youth, educators, health care
professionals, law enforcement and others about young people in recovery. The
more people we can get to empathize with us, the stronger we will be, and the
more likely things will change to help young people. We can partake in community
education by going to community events such as parades or after school nights,
by advertising in local papers or writing a blog about your YRCO, as well as
sharing information about your YRCO on social media.
AdvocacyThis brings us to advocacy. Once we bring our team and allies together, we need to advocate! We can advocate on many levels.
Individual Level
One level of advocacy is to help individuals. This can be helping a young person
struggling with addiction to connect with a peer, find a detox or treatment program,
or find a recovery support service such as a Youth Clubhouse or a fitness, dance or
art studio that caters to people in recovery as well as other services.
Community Level
We can also advocate on a community level. For example, we could talk to our
school administrators about offering more programs after school. These
programs will help kids stay active and provide alternative activities to using drugs
and alcohol. We could talk to our local city council members to inform them about
available resources for young people and how our local cities can help support
our programs. We could also host community recovery talks! The issues identified
through personal stories shared at Recovery Talks and Community Listening
Forums help to inform our recommendations to policymakers.
State and Federal Level
Finally, we can advocate on a state and federal level. As a YRCO, we can come
up with the issues that are most important to youth in recovery in the
community and inform our state and federal lawmakers. Find your lawmakers
online. We can set up meetings and go to rallies to make sure our voices are
heard! See the appendix on page 28 for examples of policy statements to take
with us to share with our elected officials.
Youth Recovery Community Organization Core Strategies
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Peer Recovery SupportAs a Youth Recovery Community Organization, we can invite Certified Recovery
Peer Advocates (CRPAs) into our meetings so that if we meet a young person
who is struggling, we can refer them for this service. CRPAs are individuals
who hold an OASAS approved certification as a peer advocate and who utilize
their recovery expertise, professional training, and lived experience to provide
the following:
• engaging with an individual that is considering entering treatment;
• engaging a client to attend treatment or other healthcare services;
• engaging an individual in continuing care services post-discharge;
• raising awareness of existing social and other support services;
• helping peers develop Recovery Plans;
• learning and practicing new skills;
• helping peers self-monitor their progress;
• modeling effective coping skills;
• attending court and other system meetings as a support;
• facilitating non-clinical peer support groups; and
• supporting another peer in advocating for themselves to obtain effective services (OASAS, Certified Recovery Peer Advocate, 2019)
You can find peers around NYS by visiting www.for-ny.org/peer-engagement-
specialists
Provide Appropriate Resources and Supports/Partner Inventory FormAs a YRCO, it is a good idea to collect information about what resources are
available in order to be able to share resources with our group and community.
By working with each other, we will learn that we have a lot of resources, which
we like to call “Recovery Capital.” We can use who we know to help each other!
(See Appendix 2, pgs. 27-28, for the YRCO Partner Inventory Form)
Youth Recovery Community Organization Core Strategies
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Leadership/Membership DevelopmentEveryone in recovery has something to share and some way to contribute to
Youth Recovery Community Organization’s success. Whether you are a great
speaker, note taker, you can make graphic art, you can handle social media, you
can plan a meeting, or in many other ways, you can contribute. Use your
strengths so your YRCO is as strong as it can be, and members feel useful and
engaged. Why do people leave groups? They feel like they are not important,
and the group is not moving forward. By assessing talents and developing
leadership, members will feel connected, empowered and motivated to stay a
part of the group!
Needs AssessmentBefore your Youth Recovery Community Organization gets started, we have a
great tool called the YRCO Assessment tool. (See Appendix 1, pages 22-23) This
will help your group determine if you are ready to start a YRCO. If there are areas
where you are lacking, then those can be areas you try to improve. If there are
areas you are really strong in, focus on those areas to start. START WITH A WIN!
Do something easy like meeting at a coffee shop, hanging out in a park, or going to
a local festival. As your group becomes more cohesive and confident, start to
develop a mission, vision and goals, host community forums and make meetings
with decision makers. Do not try to do everything all at once!
Fundraising and Grant WritingAs your YRCO is just starting, it is a good idea to link up with a local not-for-profit
or a school to start your group. That organization can provide space to meet
and if you fundraise, the organization can collect the money to help you to use it
for special events. If a grant becomes available, your parent organization may
apply for it with a Memorandum of Understanding that your YRCO will support
it. Until you are an official not-for-profit you cannot collect money or apply for
grants on your own! (See guide on becoming a not for profit: www.dos.ny.gov/
forms/corporations/1511-f-l_instructions.pdf). Once your YRCO is established
and you begin to be known as a go-to reliable resource in the community,
funders will seek you out! By collecting data, you will be ready for grants that
become available. Be mindful of your community’s needs and your strengths
and needs as a YRCO. This way, if a grant opportunity does become available,
you will be prepared to apply. See this webinar on grant writing (start at 29:48)
at www.zoom.us/recording/play/lDL5DeMWgaSpzmGpHRlp-sga0F4Y0I_
iCoS2xLzG8vb9icJMFHhFXJ2AOl6a51P6?continueMode=true!
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What is the Value of Forming a YRCO?
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• Helps to Overcome Some of the Barriers that Youth
and Young Adults Face
Youth Recovery Community Organizations are a great way to address the
needs of youth and young adults in different communities across New York
State. It is imperative that all YRCOs be all inclusive so that every member, ally
and supporter are able to contribute ideas about how to grow recovery
capital in their communities. Barriers and challenges will differ between
communities, that’s why it is important to have a YRCO in all communities
across the state.
• Creates a Social Network of People in Recovery
People in recovery need to find community with other individuals in
recovery. YRCOs are the perfect way for youth and young adults to create
and develop peer recovery support networks to grow and sustain their
own personalized recovery processes.
• Reduces the Stigma of Addiction
Through the education provided by YRCOs, discussion of recovery focuses
on the solution to addiction which, in turn, reduces the stigma attached to
it and helps people recover!
• Empowers Youth, Young Adults, Family Members, & Friends
Youth and Young adults become empowered and inspired once they are
aware that their voices are being heard. YRCOs can provide the perfect
platform for young people to use their voice and their story to begin changing
their community.
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AssessmentHow to Create a Youth Recovery Community Organization
3 PHASES OF DEVELOPING A YRCO
PHASE 1
Reviews the need to look at resources and commitment of youth members levels before launching a recovery community organization. A self-assessment tool is helpful for your organization to determine whether it is ready to engage with the community.
PHASE 2 Offers suggestions on how to engage the community and recruit people who may be potential partners. This section also includes information and tools to guide you in identifying and engaging community leaders.
PHASE 3 Discusses how to build the structure and function that will support and sustain the YRCO. Tips on how to work within the group, stay focused on the primary purpose, and overcome challenges are also reviewed.
See page 22 for YVM-NY YRCO Readiness Assessment Tool.
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Faces & Voices of Recovery has identified key standards to building successful
Recovery Community Organizations. RCOs help bridge the gap between
professional treatment and building healthy and successful lives in long-term
recovery. Like RCOs, Youth Recovery Community Organizations (YRCOs) engage in
four core strategies which are the following: education, advocacy, peer recovery
support, and providing appropriate recovery resources and supports.
The key standards to building a successful YRCO include the following:
Mission/Vision Taking time to develop a shared mission and vision
OrganizationMaintaining organizational independence, ownership, control
AdvocacyMaking advocacy a part of a youth recovery community organization’s agenda
Recovery Maintaining a focus on recovery
DiversityRecognizing & embracing diversity within the recovery community
Multiple Pathways Valuing & respecting diverse pathways to recovery
LeadershipEmpowering existing leaders and developing new ones
YRCO NetworkBuilding relationships with local and statewide youth recovery community organizations
AlliesBuilding alliances with allied organizations and movements
ProcessOrganizing and building a youth recovery community organization is a process
MembersDeveloping membership structures that fit your organization’s needs
HumanizingEducating the public by putting a face and a voice on recovery
Key Standards to Building a YRCO
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How to Identify the Recovery CommunityIndividuals achieve recovery through a variety of pathways, including formal treatment, mutual aid,
medication-assisted, faith-based, wellness, and without any help from treatment professionals or
mutual aid groups. Each individual selects the form of recovery most appropriate for them. Like other
chronic illnesses, recovery from addiction requires ongoing support.
The recovery community consists of more than
23 million Americans currently living in recovery
from addiction to alcohol and other drugs, their
families, friends and other allies – all who wish to
engage in the process of healing from addiction.
GET TO KNOW THE RECOVERY COMMUNITY!!
No single organization or individual represents the
recovery community. To ensure a diverse
partnership, YRCOs should represent various
sectors of the recovery community. In identifying
individuals and groups that may want to partner
with your YRCO, try to engage with individuals,
family members, and other allies of recovery from
a variety of sectors or fields. Lastly, assess your
community’s, strengths, assets, and resources.
Members of the recovery community are
often the easiest to engage, while
identifying other recovery partners and
allies takes a little more effort. However,
the best way to assess and build
relationships is to attend local events and
meet with community members in person.
Connecting with Recovery Community Allies & Partners
Here are some potential allies and
partners to consider:
• Law enforcement
• Local business leaders
• Schools and universities
• Community-based social organizations
• City/County government organizations
• Health, wellness and medical
professionals
• Clergy, spiritual community and
faith-based organizations
• Other parent and youth groups
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Social MediaYRCO Social MediaAnother key to engaging young people in creating a Youth Recovery
Community Organization is the utilization of social media.
Social media is a great way to connect the youth recovery community. It
involves the use of Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram, as well as other social
media outlets that may become relevant to the community.
Why Use Social Media?Social media is fun and easy to use. It has the ability to connect Youth Recovery
Community Organizations across the state. Social media gives young people the
opportunity to find community.
Important Things to Remember When Using Social Media• Content should be short and to the point. Include links, images, announcements,
and knowledge sharing
• Post consistently
• Create hashtags (#) with key terms and messages so people can stay connected.
For example: #empower #inspire #recover
• Aim to catch attention and inspire action
• Follow and/or like other community and like-minded groups
• Posts with images see 37% more engagement than posts with just text
• Be sure to tag individuals and organizations mentioned in your post
• What is posted cannot be erased—use caution!
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Identifying YourYRCO
Mission, Vision, Goals, & Objectives• A vision statement offers hope for the future. The vision helps the YRCO
achieve long term goals to solve problems that their communities face while
focusing on recovery.
• A mission statement describes the YRCO’s
reason for being established. It supports the
vision and explains what the YRCO is doing
and why. The mission statement will help keep
the group focused and will bring everyone
back to the group’s primary purpose.
• Goals are specific, action-oriented items that
the YRCO strives to achieve. Goals should
reflect the mission and vision of the group.
• Objectives are measurable strategies and
tactics used to achieve goals.
They should be “SMART”
S – Specific
M – Measurable
A – Achievable
R – Realistic
T – Timed
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BrandingGroup Name and LogoCreating the name and logo for your YRCO is an important group process that
provides a sense of identity and ownership. This process also helps build
connection within the group.
Here are some tips for starting the branding process:
• Brainstorm and list potential names as a group
• Logo should represent mission and vision of YRCO
• YRCO members may contribute their time and talent or find community
graphic artist willing to develop a design for the logo
• Both name and logo should be unanimously approved by group
• Or use the YVM logo or name
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Recruiting and Maintaining Members
1. Encourage Current Members to Recruit New Members
2. Ask for Feedback
3. Thank Your Members
4. Share Your Members’ Success Stories to Demonstrate the
Importance and Difference That They Make
5. Honor Your Top Members,
Small Recognition Efforts Mean a Lot
6. Encourage Your Members for Bigger Roles
7. Grow Your Member Pool Through Recruitment of
Members by Your Members!
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FundraisingFundraising & Grant OpportunitiesYRCOs may not be ready to fundraise at this point, but they should be thinking about fundraising opportunities down the line. In the meantime, a YRCO may fundraise by linking up with an established organization in your community.
Fundraising from numerous sources will be necessary to
support events, open an office, hire staff, and cover other
expenses. Most YRCOs start with nothing more than an
idea and some people committed to recovery! Some YRCOs
have benefitted from grants, while others have grown with
business plans and effectively executing goals, plans, and
strategy. Fundraising is about giving people an opportunity
to invest in recovery!
Your YRCO will need to identify who may be potential
funders and build strong relationships with them.
Fundraising is a way to demonstrate a belief in the
mission and vision of your YRCO.
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Some examples of where you might identify potential funding streams include:
Government Funding:
Federal Funding [ ie, Access to Recovery; Recovery Month;
Reentry programs
State Funding [ie, Recovery Oriented Systems of Care (ROSC); block
grants; Medicaid program billable services; contracts
through Department of Corrections or other state
agencies, Recovery Community Outreach Centers
(RCOCs), Youth Clubhouses (YCHs), Family Support
Navigators (FSNs), Peers Services
OASAS Link RFP Announcements [ www.oasas.ny.gov
NYS Grants Gateway [ Streamlining State Grant Processes site:
www.grantsreform.ny.gov/
Recovery Month Fundraising Tips & Tools [ www.recoverymonth.gov/events/plan-events/
fundraising
Private FundingStart with Your Members [ asking others to “invest” in your mission is best done
when members give first!
Community Fundraising [ ie, businesses, Local Government Units (LGUs)
Private Foundations [ie, Christopher D . Smithers Foundation; Robert Wood
Johnson Foundation; Open Society Foundation; Health
Foundation, Ammon Foundation, and other local family
foundations
Self-funding [ ie, Donations from people in recovery, their friends
and associates
Paid Memberships [ ie, membership dues
Campaigns [ ie, the campaign for addiction recovery (CFAR)
Event Sponsorships [ ie, conferences, walks, runs, etc.
Allied Organization [ ie, employers, educators, faith-based and business
communities; health-care providers, attorneys
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Data & Evaluation of Youth Recovery Community OrganizationsData and evaluation are important aspects and tools of your Youth Recovery Community
Organization. Having data displays the value and worth of a YRCO. Sign in sheets, evaluations,
contact lists, surveys and other tools are great ways for you to record, review, and organize the
data. These items are also positive ways to measure the progress of a YRCO.
Your YRCO can measure the relationship between program activities (performance indicators) and
the changes those activities will produce (outcomes). This can help you evaluate if your YRCO is
beneficial to the community you serve; in other words – whether the connections between what
you do and what you hope to achieve makes sense. It also provides greater clarity and helps you tell
the story of the YRCO.
Create & Implement a Data Collection PlanThe following are excellent tools to collect and record data:
Surveys [ standard written instruments that can be administered
by mail, email, or in person
Sign-In Sheets [gathers important information from members of the
YRCO and community for meetings, events, and
activities that can be recorded and utilized for
documentation, as well as funding opportunities
Evaluation [ about the amount, number, or value of something;
assessment
Contact List [ keeps track of how many people attend your events and
who you can stay in contact with for future gatherings
Interviews [ person-to-person or over the phone (usually individually)
Focus Groups [ assessment conducted in group setting
Observation [ at recovery events, trainings, community meetings
Record Review [ data collected through internal or external
organizational records
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Training & Education
Education is an important tool that helps us break the stigma associated with addiction. There are
multiple ways a YRCO can stay educated and inform their local community about recovery.
• YRCO Toolkit
• Youth Stories Have Power
• Building Your YRCO from the Ground Up
• FOR-NY/ASAP Annual Recovery Conference
• FOR-NY Recovery Fine Arts Festival
• FOR-NY Recovery Advocacy Day
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Policy & Advocacy
YRCOs can help address some of the barriers that young people face in recovery by advocating for
policy changes. This is critical to helping individuals and families impacted by addiction to get the
recovery services and supports they need.
Through their advocacy efforts, YRCOs:
• Reduce stigma and shame
• Ensure addiction is addressed as a public health issue – NOT a crime
• Eliminate barriers for getting help
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A1: YVM-NY YRCO Readiness Assessment ToolAnswer each of the questions below twice. First from your perspective, then from your YRCO’s perspective. Please Check Yes, No, or Unsure for the following questions:
YOU YRCO
Yes No Unsure Yes No Unsure
1. Are you genuinely interested in (and committed to) the recovery community?
2. Do you know why you want to form a Youth Recovery Community Organization? (Check one or more)
a) Save lives
b) Change community understanding of addiction and recovery
c) Change community response to and support of addiction recovery
d) Need to break down barriers to recovery for individuals and families
e) Need YRCO to meet funding requirements
f) Need to recruit individuals from recovery community for a study
g) Need credibility that may come from partnering with people in recovery and family members
h) Need resources that come from partnerships with outside community organizations
i) Other Reasoning (write in)
3. Do your plans and priorities encourage and support the values of all pathways to recovery?
4. Do you have a previous history of working with “the many pathways to recovery” community?
a) Is this history a positive one?
5. Do you know about the recovery resources in your community?
6. Do you have existing relationships with the recovery community?
a) Are these relationships positive?
7. Do you have the time needed to engage with the recovery community and create partnerships with allies?
8. Do you have the necessary skills to begin and sustain an YRCO? (Check one or more)
a) Communication:
1.) Ability to provide and receive feedback
2.) Strong listening skills
3.) Ability to be a clear and effective verbal and nonverbal communicator
b) Cultural competency /humility
1.) Ability to share power and control over decisions
2.) Group facilitation and interpersonal skills
9. Can you contribute any of the following to the YRCO?
a) Staff and/or volunteers
b) In-kind resources (e.g. meeting space, technology, distribution network)
c) Connections to key community leaders and resources
d) Knowledge of the issues/topics to be addressed
e) Training and technical assistance
f) Other: (e.g. financial resources)
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PLEASE WRITE YOUR RESPONSES TO THE FOLLOWING QUESTIONS
10. What are the potential benefits of an YRCO for the recovery community in our county?
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11. What are the potential benefits for our YRCO in partnering with the outside community?
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12. What concerns might you have about starting an YRCO in your county?
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SUMMARY:
Before officially considering your YRCO, it’s helpful to assess your and your
members’ resources, skills and commitment. The YVM-NY YRCO Readiness
Assessment Tool will help you reflect on your group readiness. If you have
concluded that you are indeed prepared and committed to engaging the
larger community, the following sections will prove helpful in developing
strategies for identifying and approaching influential stakeholders.
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A2: YRCO Partner Inventory FormList possible recovery community members / allies
Sector Name Organization Address Phone Email
Prevention
Treatment
Family /Youth
Older Adults
Health & Human Services
Community Organizations
Education
Faith-Based
Government
Advocacy
Business
Law Enforcement
Other
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A3: Sample Meeting Agenda
YVM-HUDSON COMMUNITY INTEREST MEETING AGENDA
I. INTRODUCTIONS
II. OVERVIEW OF YOUTH VOICES MATTER-NEW YORK
a) Lori Teaney, Youth Recovery Program Specialist will be giving a brief overview on YVM-NY’s Mission, Vision, and Purpose.
III. SUBCOMMITTEES/COMMITMENTS
a) What are you able or willing to commit to for the continued establishment of YVM-Hudson?
b) Create Subcommittee Groups-Subcommittee Coordinators
c) Create YVM-Hudson Mission & Vision
IV. TIMELINE
a) Create a 4-month Timeline
b) Create a 4-month Timeline for Subcommittees
V. NEXT STEPS
a) What will the next meeting be about?
b) When will the next meeting take place and where?
c) Date & Time of Meeting Place
NOTES:
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Location: 802 Columbia Street Suite 2 Hudson, NY 12534
Date: 3/25/2019
Time: 5:00-6:30pm
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A4: Sample Event FlyerThings to include in your flyer:
1. Title of the event
2. Date and time
3. Location
4. Short description
5. Contact person and/or registration information
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A5: Sample Mission & Vision StatementYouth Voices Matter-New York’s Mission & Vision Statement:
ABOUT US Established in 2017 as an ancillary of
Friends of Recovery - New York, our mission is to empower and inspire
youth and young adults in communities across New York State to create, develop
and collaboratively establish Youth Recovery Community Organizations
while contributing and supporting the growth of each individual’s
recovery process.
MISSION
Our mission is to empower and inspire youth and young adults in communities
across NYS to create, develop and collaboratively establish Youth Recovery
Community Organizations while supporting and contributing to the growth of each individual’s recovery
process.
VISION
Through the establishment of YRCOs, youth and young adults across NYS will be
provided the foundation needed to be able to use their voice to advocate and
educate others while growing in their own recovery process. Youth Voices Matter-NY believes that every young person has the right to recover and deserves to have the community resources and access to
assistance to do so.
RECOVERY IS…
connection LOVE NEW LIFE laughter safety COMMUNITY
change socialization
GROWTH freedom together HOPE PURPOSE renewal family
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A6: Sample Policy Statement
Policy statements reflect the things that we as YVM are advocating for
and need for our communities
Here is a sample of our 2019 Policy Statement
Education:
P Establish Recovery High Schools and Collegiate Recovery
Programs.
P Funding to implement Certified Recovery Peer Advocates in all
high schools, SUNY and CUNY schools to make peer services
available to youth and young adults.
Recovery Community Resources:
P Funding to market and promote youth recovery community
organizations across the state
P Funding to support the creation of more youth clubhouses
across the state
P Funding to implement multiple pathways in already available
solidified recovery resources
P Provide more education and resources for families with
relatives in recovery
P Funding to implement Youth Crisis Diversion Services across
the state and Wrap Around Services (Life and Family Skills)
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A8: Sample Survey
1. Please provide us with your name and email address:
__________________________________ __________________________________ ___________________________
First Name Last Name Email Address
2. Please write your county (Example: Albany County): _________________ County
3. What is your zip code (Example: 12202)? __ __ __ __ __
4. Gender:
o Female o Male o Nonbinary
o Other: ___________________________ o Prefer not to specify
5. What is your ethnicity?
o African American o Native American o Asian o Hispanic
o Caucasian o Other:________________________ o Prefer not to specify
6. Date of birth (Example: 01/01/2000): _____ /______ /________
7. What is your connection to Recovery?
o I am in Recovery
o I am a Friend and/or Family Member of someone in Recovery
o I am an ally of Recovery
o Other- Please explain: ___________________________________________
8. Are you interested in becoming an active ally or member of YVM-NY?
o Yes o No o Maybe
9. Do you have a Youth Recovery Clubhouse, Recovery Community Organization Center, or any recovery
resources in your community?
o Yes o No o Not sure o Other, Specify: ___________________________________________
10. Do you attend or participate in any recovery organizations in your community?
o Yes o No o Sometimes
11. Are you able to transport yourself or have a way to be transported to recovery resources and organizations
in your community?
o Yes o No o Sometimes o Other, Specify: ___________________________________________
12. Do you know what a Certified Recovery Peer Advocate is?
o Yes o No
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A9: Sample Meeting Summary
YRCO Group Name
Date and Time of the Meeting
Meeting Location
Present: List All attendees by name
Guest speakers (if appropriate):
Agenda Items Discussion Action
Summary of
Meeting Agenda
Meeting Chair introduced the agenda and asked participants if
they are alright with the agenda.
Moved on to the next
part of the meeting.
Introductions Everyone introduced themselves, recovery affiliation, and what
they are hoping to get out of this meeting.
Moved on to the next
part of the meeting
Treasurer’s Report Treasurer reported on amount of money in the account and
means to continue to fundraise.
Moved on to the next
part of the meeting
Old Business Discussed last month’s participation in parade-what went well,
what could have been better. Highlights include meeting the
mayor and signing up three more young people to join our group.
Group committed to
attending the parade
again next year and
making noted changes
Committee Reports Policy/Advocacy: Policy committee reported on summary of
surveys collected about key issues in recovery community to
discuss with law makers. Set a date for next meeting with local
County Legislators.
Events: Events Committee discussed upcoming bar-be-cue and
different tasks needed to have a successful event.
Training: Training committee shared information on local
training opportunities.
Fundraising: Fundraising committee discussed upcoming 5k
race to raise money for the organization and help that was
needed in order to have a successful event.
Social Media/Communications: Social Media/
Communications committee discussed outreach plan to recruit
more members and spread more awareness about recovery.
Tasks for each
committee were
distributed to the
group
Next Meeting Next Meeting is scheduled for (Month, Time, Location) Unanimous approval of
next meeting
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A10: Tips for Organizing a Successful Meeting
u Designate someone to chair the meeting and another to
take notes
u Distribute the agenda to all participants a few days before
the meeting
u At the beginning of the meeting, ask people to introduce
themselves and their connection to addiction/recovery
u Have a set schedule for the various agenda items and
stick to it
u Start on time and end on time
u Develop and distribute a meeting summary including next
steps and responsible parties with date of next meeting
u Thank everyone for their time, passion and commitment
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A11: Meeting Planning Task List
o Prepare a list of recovery community members/
allied partners.
o Arrange an in-person meeting with group members to
discuss the objectives of the meeting.
o Set a date and location for the meeting.
o Prepare an agenda.
o Send email invitations stating the purpose of the meeting
with enclosed agenda.
o Prepare group and recovery related materials to share
and distribute at the meeting.
o Arrange for food, snacks, water at the meeting and
choose some members to be greeters to welcome people
to the meeting.
o Start on time and end on time.
o Send a follow-up email summary to gain feedback from
meeting participants with enclosed meeting summary.
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A12: Tips for Organizing a Successful Event
E Create a checklist for all things
needed to be accomplished
E Define the purpose and format
for the event
E Pay sufficient attention and
detail to planning
E Draft your budget considering
unforeseeable situations
E Check the location and have a
backup location
E Allocate responsibilities
E Promote your event
E Go through checklist 24 hours
before the event
E Ask for feedback and record
data (RSVP, sign in sheets,
evaluations if possible)
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A13: How to Create a Pop-Up Event
First thing’s first. Outreach needs to happen with young people who will be attending your event. It’s important to engage and connect with young people prior to hosting your event because they are going to be the ones attending.
The following is a basic checklist on how to host a YVM Pop-Up Event:
o Reach out to potential partners and/or event venues.
o Meet with potential partners and/or event venues to obtain event details
including: Venue Name, Address, Venue Point-Person, Phone Number/
Email, Youth Leaders Contact Information.
o Administration Details and Logistics Organized: If liability insurance (COI)
or waivers are needed to host your event, you must partner with a local
non-profit or Recovery Community Organization that can assist you with
this process.
o Create an event based on set goals that include all of the following: Event
Agenda, Topics & Outline, Activities (speakers, music, dance,
presentations, meals, etc.), and Duration of Activities.
o Create an Expense Budget.
o Determine Duties for Event/Job Tasking.
o Preparation of typical supplies needed at the event and SWAG items such
as YVM t-shirts, bags, pens, water bottles, etc.
o Set date, time of event and continue to meet regularly with those
participating in the event in order to fine tune and create a detailed
schedule for both the pre-day event and event day.
o Create and distribute some form of data collection at the event which
can include a sign-in sheet or surveys to document the numbers of
attendees.
o Final advancing schedules/running orders with everyone involved.
o Start early and stay late when executing both the pre-event schedule and
event day schedule.
o Complete an Event Summary Form and return to the Youth Recovery
Program Specialist in your region.
*Remember to have fun because the purpose of a Pop-Up Event is to celebrate life in recovery while educating the community about the
importance of recovery.*
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A14: Sample Event Summary
Example:
Event Title/Topic Presentation
Event Type Meeting
Date: 7/8/2019 Time: 4-5pm
Location and/or Modality: In-Person Event Partner(s) (if applicable):
OASAS Recovery Clubhouse (Elmcor)
Total number of attendees: 14
Brief Event Summary: YVM-NY had a meeting at The CORE to discuss future presentations, topics, events,
and other activities for future collaboration. (PLEASE SEE THE ATTACHED SIGH-IN SHEETS)
Surveys collected? o Yes o No
Attachments from Event (Sign-Sheet, Flyer, etc.):
Blank Form for Use
Event Title/Topic
Event Type
Date: Time:
Location and/or Modality: Event Partner(s) (if applicable):
Total number of attendees:
Brief Event Summary:
Surveys collected? o Yes o No
Attachments from Event (Sign-Sheet, Flyer, etc.):
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Western Region• Clubhouse Buffalo (Youth Clubhouse)
66 Englewood Avenue, Buffalo, NY 14214
716-832-2141
Marsha West [email protected]
• GCASA Genesee Council on Alcoholism and
Substance Abuse
Batavia Office430 East Main Street, Batavia, NY 14020
585-343-1124
Albion Office249 East Avenue, Albion, NY 14411
585-589-0055
• Erie County Youth Bureau
www2.erie.gov/youthservices/index.php?q=youth-
bureau
• Community Action Organization of Western NY
Youth services, employment opportunities, emergency
and family services, and more.
www.caowny.org/youth-services/
Finger Lakes Region• Epic Zone Youth Clubhouse
21 Worthington Ave, Geneva, NY 14456
Kelli Gage [email protected]
• ROCovery Fitness
“Sober Living Through Fitness”
1035 Dewey Avenue, Rochester, NY 14613
585-484-0234
• NCADD-RA (National Council on Alcoholism and Drug
Dependency-Rochester Area)
1931 Buffalo Road. Rochester, NY 14624
585-426-8000
• Monroe County Youth Bureau
www2.monroecounty.gov/youth-index.php
• CORE Center
Recovery Community and Outreach Center
Employment resources, community resources, and
volunteer opportunities
803 West Avenue, Suite 196, Rochester, NY 14611
585-328-8230
• Finger Lakes Works
Employment opportunities for young people
www.fingerlakesworks.com/youth/
• Collegiate Recovery Community @ Tompkins Cortland
Community College
Safe space and supportive community for students
affected by addiction
• The Recovery Space
Tompkins Cortland Community College
Room 178, Dryden Campus
www.tompkinscortland.edu/campus-life/collegiate-
recovery-community
A15: Resources
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Central Region• The SPOT (Youth Clubhouse)
75 East 1st Street, Oswego, NY 13126
Ellen Lazarek [email protected]
• Syracuse Recovery Community & Outreach Center –
CUSE Center
115 E. Jefferson St., Suite 300. Syracuse, NY 13202
315-422-5638
• Syracuse/Onondaga County Youth Bureau
www.ongov.net/cfs/yboverview.html
• HopePrint
Helping to empower refugees thrive and succeed.
Services include family empowerment programs,
community advocacy, and collaborative neighborhood
activation.
315-313-6667
www.hopeprint.org/
• Catholic Charities of Onondaga County
Dedicated to caring for those in need while promoting
human development, collaboration, and the elimination
of poverty and injustice.
1654 West Onondaga Street, Syracuse, NY 13204
315-424-1800
Southern Tier• TC Commons Youth Clubhouse
650 Baldwin St, Elmira, New York 14901
Kernalia Andrews [email protected]
• CASA-Trinity
Prevention, Recovery and treatment resources
4612 Millennium Dr., Geneseo, NY 14454
585-991-5012
• Youth Mentoring of the Southern Tier
A site-based mentoring program that meets once a
week at a designated location (sites include Corning,
Elmira, and Allegany County)
www.familyservicesociety.org/youth-mentoring-of-the-
southern-tier.html
607-962-3148
• Chemung-Schuyler-Steuben Workforce New York
Are you in high school and struggling with classes? Have
you graduated and are not sure what you should do
next? Or, are you a parenting teenager who would like to
attend college? If you need someone to turn to, the
Chemung-Schuyler-Steuben Workforce New York
(CSSWFNY) Emerging Workforce Program is here to
help. Our Navigators can assist you in exploring potential
careers, writing a résumé, learning job preparedness
skills, and brushing up on your job search and
interviewing techniques
www.csswfny.com/index.php?page=youth-services
Daniel Porter, Executive Director
607-238-5730 ext. 1106
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North Country• St. Lawrence County Department of Social Services
The St. Lawrence County Department of Social Services
provides temporary assistance to eligible individuals
and families to help them with their basic needs until
they can become self-sufficient. Toward that end, we
have employment programs and other supportive
services, such as day care so that people can find and
maintain employment. We also administer programs
which can assist people with their medical expenses
and nutritional needs.
315-379-2111
6 Judson Street, Canton, NY 13617 United States
www.co.st-lawrence.ny.us/Departments/SocialServices/
• St. Lawrence County One Stop Career Center
The St. Lawrence County One Stop Career Center
provides the resources to help one find jobs in the local
area. Their mission statement states: The mission of
the St. Lawrence County Workforce Development
Board, as a partnership of private and public
community resources, is to ensure the economic vitality
of our county by building and maintaining a quality
workforce development system that strengthens and
provides economic, educational, and developmental
opportunities for all citizens and employers. Hours are
Monday - Friday 9:00 am - 5:00 pm.
Email: [email protected]
315-386-3276
80 State Highway 310, Canton, NY 13617
United States
www.slconestop.com
• New York State Education Department: Adult Career
& Continuing Ed Services
Counties Serving: Clinton, Essex, Franklin, St Lawrence
209 West Main Street, Suite 3, Malone, NY 12953
518-483-3530 or 800-882-2803
Fax: 518-483-3552
Resources• How to Apply or Refer Individuals for Services• Vocational Rehabilitation Services• Transition and Youth Services• Business Services• Vendors• Independent Living Centers
• Due Process Rights
• Seaway Valley Prevention Council
The Seaway Valley Prevention Council provides
information and education programs regarding
substance abuse awareness and prevention.
315-713-4861
206 Ford St., Ogdensburg, NY 13669 United States
www.svpc.net/
• North Country Housing Council
The North Country Housing Council is a non-profit
organization that exists for the sole purpose of assisting
St. Lawrence County residents in a variety of ways. The
website is here to assist, educate and provide you with
useful information, and assist communities and first time
home buyers in a variety of ways.
Email: [email protected]
518-481-5065 or 315-386-1051
19 Main St., Canton, NY 13617 United States
www.nocohousing.org/
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North Country, continued
• Community Health Center of Northern New York -
Canton
The Community Health Center for Northern New York
states that their mission,” is to provide comprehensive
accessible health and human services to all residents
across the communities of Northern New York, and to
offer services to people of all income levels with a
special commitment to low income, medically
underserved individuals, and people with disabilities.”
Hours: Monday & Friday from 7:30am to 4:30pm,
Tuesday & Wednesday from 7:30am to 8:00pm
Thursday from 7:30am to 6:00pm.
315-386-8191
4 Commerce Lane, Canton, NY 13617 United States
www.chcnorthcountry.org/canton
• Alliance for Positive Health
The Alliance for Positive Health provides a continuum of
direct services to people living with or impacted by HIV/
AIDS or other chronic illnesses.
Plattsburgh202 Cornelia Street, Plattsburgh, NY 12901
518-563-2437
Glens Falls13 Chester Street, Glens Falls, NY 12801
518-743-0703
• St. Lawrence County Youth Bureau
Joanne Sevick, Director
Human Services Center
80 State Highway 310, Suite 4, Canton, NY 13617
315-379-9464
Fax: 315-386-8636
Email: [email protected]
www.stlawco.org/Departments/YouthBureau/
• Franklin County Youth Bureau
Michele Mulverhill, Director, and Commissioner of
Social Services
184 Finney Boulevard, Suite 339, Malone, NY 12953
518-481-1876
Fax: 518-481-1614
Email: [email protected]
www.ocfs.ny.gov/main/youth/youthbureaus.asp
• Champlain Valley Family Center
Champlain Valley Family Center is a private, non-profit
community-based organization. We are dedicated to
providing substance abuse treatment, prevention,
education and related support programs to promote
the well-being and quality of life for the residents of
Clinton County, NY.
www.cvfamilycenter.org
• Youth Clubhouses
Seaway Valley Prevention Council
56-58 Main Street, Massena, NY 13662
315-705-4203
St. Lawrence County
St. Regis Mohawk Youth Clubhouse
378 NY-37, Hogansburg, NY 13655
518-358-9667
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Mohawk Valley• Herkimer County Youth Bureau
Gina Giacovelli, Executive Director
109 Mary Street, Suite 1110, Herkimer, NY 13350
315-867-1213
Fax: 315-867-1497
Email: [email protected]
www.ocfs.ny.gov/main/youth/youthbureaus.asp
• Otsego County Youth Bureau
Kathleen A. DeJong, Executive Director
197 Main Street, Cooperstown, NY 13326
607-547-4329
Fax: 607-547-4260
Email: [email protected]
www.otsegocounty.com/departments/youth_bureau/
index.php/
• Delaware County Youth Bureau
Dana Scuderi-Hunter, MSW, Commissioner Social
Services/Director of the Youth Bureau
99 Main Street, Delhi, NY 13753
607-832-5310
Fax: 607-832-6033
Email: [email protected]
www.co.delaware.ny.us/departments.htm
• New York State Education Department:
Adult Continuing Ed Services
Counties Serving: Fulton, Hamilton, Herkimer, Lewis,
Montgomery, Oneida
Satellite Offices: Johnstown Satellite Office
207 Genesee Street, Utica, NY 13501
315-793-2536 or 1-800-624-6206
Fax: 315-793-2724
• Mohawk Valley Community Action Agency
Mohawk Valley Community Action is the frontline
resource for people living in poverty in Oneida and
Herkimer Counties, providing direct services and
support for education, employment and family support
services. For anyone living in the Mohawk Valley,
whether they were raised in poverty, or they suddenly
find themselves there due to unemployment, disability
or a change in household, Mohawk Valley Community
Action should be considered their FIRST STEP when
seeking assistance.
9882 River Road, Utica, NY 13502
315-624-9930
Fax: 315-624-9931
• Youth Clubhouses
Friends of Recovery - Delaware and Otsego
22 Elm Street, Oneonta, NY 13820
607-267-4435
Otsego County
Friends of Recovery - Delaware and Otsego
607-267-4435
Otsego County
HFM Prevention Council
518-212-5905
Montgomery County
• Center for Family Life and Recovery
Center for Family Life and Recovery, Inc. is an
organization which is proud to be the area’s leading
resource provider in Prevention, Mental Health and
Behavioral Services, as well as Community and Family
Recovery Programs. CFLR, Inc. works to transform the
lives of those in our community.
www.whenthereshelpthereshope.com
502 Court St Ste 401, Utica, NY 13502
315-733-1709
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Capital Region• NYS Department of Education: Adult Career &
Continuing Educational Services
Counties Serving: Albany, Columbia, Greene, Rensselaer,
Saratoga, Schenectady, Schoharie, Warren, Washington
80 Wolf Road, Suite 200, 2nd Floor,
Albany, NY 12205
518-473-8097 or 800-272-5448
Fax: 518-457-4562
• Become an Apprentice
Apprenticeship is the process of learning a skilled
occupation through: Paid on-the-job training; apprentices
train under the guidance of experienced journey workers
Related classroom training
To become an apprentice, you must be:
• 18 years old
• 16 years old with parental approval
The length of training varies from one to six years,
depending on the occupation.
There is a written contract between the apprentice and
the employer that acknowledges their shared
commitment to the training process. This agreement is
approved and registered by the New York State
Department of Labor.
www.labor.ny.gov/apprenticeship/general/registration.shtm
• Employment Serviceswww.ny.gov/services/employment
• Housing Serviceswww.ny.gov/services/housing
• Amsterdam Youth ClubhouseHFM Prevention Council Council Creative Connections
303 East Main Street, Amsterdam, NY 12010
518-212-5905
• Project Safe Point: Harm Reduction Services
Syringe Exchange, Overdose Prevention, Treatment
Readiness and Referral, HIV and Hepatitis C Screening,
Health Hub, Law Enforcement Assisted Diversion, Peer
Recovery Advocates
www.projectsafepointcc.org
• Albany County Youth Bureau
Nicole Ward, Executive Director
112 State Street, Room 300, Albany, NY 12207
518-447-4892
Fax: 518-447-7578
Email: [email protected]
www.ocfs.ny.gov/main/youth/youthbureaus.asp
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Upper Hudson Valley• Greene County Youth Bureau
Terry McGee Ward, Executive Director
Greene County Dept. of Human Services
411 Main Street, Catskill, NY 12414
518-719-3555
Fax: 518-719-3798
Email: [email protected]
www.ocfs.ny.gov/main/youth/youthbureaus.asp
• Columbia County Youth Bureau
Jessica Nabozny, Executive Director
25 Railroad Avenue, PO Box 458, Hudson, NY 12534
518-828-9411, ext. 2107
Fax: 518-828-5401
Email: [email protected]
www.columbiacountyny.com
• Youth Services
www.columbiagreenworks.org/youth.html
• Columbia-Greene Addiction Coalition
The Mission of the Columbia-Greene Addiction Coalition
is to address addiction in our community by ensuring
our residents have access to Information, Education,
Treatment Options, and Recovery Supports.
www.columbiagreeneaddictioncoalition.org
• Hudson Housing Authority
The Hudson Housing Authority is committed to
improving the lives of the low and moderate income
families in The City of Hudson New York area by
providing the opportunity for self-sufficiency through
safe and secure housing.
www.hudsonhousingauthority.com
• Youth Clubhouses of Columbia & Greene Counties
Mental Health Association of Columbia-Greene
MHA-CG Catskill
455 Main Street, Catskill, NY 12414
MHA-CG Hudson
802 Columbia Street, Suite 2, Hudson, NY 12534
518-567-7771
Kai Hillmann: [email protected]
NYC, Long Island, and Lower Hudson Valley
• OASAS Recovery Clubhouses
Housing Works in Brooklyn, New York
2611 Pitkin Ave, Brooklyn, NY
347-381-5330
The Core in Queens, New York (Elmcor Youth and Adult
Activities Inc.
33-10 108th Street, Corona, New York, 11368
718-651-0096
The Center in Manhattan, New York (LGBT Center)
208 W 13th Street, New York, NY, 10011
646-358-1747
Yonkers Family YMCA in Yonkers, New York
17 Riverdale Avenue, Yonkers, New York, 10701
914-963-0183
Club Help in Long, Island
46 Pine Street, Freeport, New York 11520
516-378-1111
Mosholu Montefiore Community Center Club House in
the Bronx, New York
3450 Dekalb Avenue, The Bronx, New York
718-882-4000
Camelot of Staten Island
1268 Forest Avenue, Richmond, Staten Island, 10302
718-981-8117
• Educational
TASC/HSE in NYC: www.acces.nysed.gov/what-hsetasc-test
Board of Education: www.schools.nyc.gov/
ACS Educational Resources: www.nyc.gov/html/acs/education/
See www.youthvoicesmatterny.org/resources for more recently updated resources.
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NYC, Long Island, and Lower Hudson Valley, continued
• Employment/Internships
DYCD: www1.nyc.gov/site/dycd/services/jobs-internships/intern-and-earn.page
Opportunities for a better tomorrow: obtjobs.org/programs/young-adult-internship-program
Workforce 1: www1.nyc.gov/site/sbs/careers/careers.page
• Housing/Homeless services:
DCYD: www1.nyc.gov/site/dycd/services/runaway-homeless-youth.page
The Covenant House: https://ny.covenanthouse.org
The Coalition for Homeless Youth: www.nychy.org
• Alternative
Big Vision: www.bigvision.nyc
(Free and fun activities for youth in recovery)
The Pillars: www.pillarsnyc.org
(Holistic Recovery app)
A16: References
OASAS. (2019). Certified Recovery Peer Advocate.
Retrieved from New York State Office of Addiction Services
and Supports (OASAS): www.oasas.ny.gov/recovery
OASAS. (2019, May 15). What is Recovery? Retrieved
from New York State Office of Addiction Services and
Supports (OASAS): www.oasas.ny.gov/recovery
SAMHSA. (2019, 5 14). Recovery and Recovery Support. Retrieved from Substance Abuse and Mental
Health Services Administration: www.samhsa.gov/find-help/
recovery
www.for-ny.org/recovery-community-organizations
www.facesandvoicesofrecovery.org/arco/rco-toolkit
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